Your guide to swimming spots and beaches in Stockholm

The city's best places to swim, soak up the sun and chill by the water.

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Best swimming spots and beaches in Stockholm

The bathing temperature in Stockholm may not entice you to spend hours splashing and snorkeling in the water. But for those who want a refreshing swim there are plenty of great bathing places, and the city is known for its clean and clear water.

Last updated: June 19, 2025

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Find the right swimming spot/beach in Stockholm

We’ve handpicked Stockholm’s best bathing jetties, rocks, diving towers, and sandy beaches for both families and friends. And don’t forget to swim carefully!

Do you prefer to swim in a pool? Check out our guide to public outdoor swimming pools in Stockholm.

Smedsuddsbadet

Smedsuddsbadet – Photo: © Holger Ellgaard/Wikimedia Commons

On the southern part of Kungsholmen, next to the bridge Västerbron and the park Rålambshovsparken, you’ll find one of Stockholm’s finest bathing areas. Jump in the water from the bathing jetty, grab a spot on the popular sandy beach, or settle down on the big lawn. Smedsuddsbadet is adapted for the disabled, has a public toilet, and grilling is allowed.

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End of Smedsuddsvägen, Kungsholmen

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Subway: Fridhemsplan + 950 meters walk

Tanto Strandbad

Tanto Strandbad is Södermalm’s most recently built bathing place and is located at the end of the park Drakenbergsparken close to Hornstull. Here you can throw yourself in Årstaviken from diving towers and bathing jetties, try the climbing wall or relax on the beach. It’s s adapted for the disabled, and has both toilet and shower.

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Skarpskyttestigen 6, Södermalm

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Subway: Hornstull + 450 meters walk

Långholmens strandbad

Långholmens strandbad – Photo: © Holger Ellgaard/Wikimedia Commons

There’s more than the Bellman Museum and an old prison on the island Långholmen, north of Södermalm. Here you can also find a beautiful beach with rocks. Toilets and ice cream are within easy reach in the beach’s kiosk. And if you get restless, you can always follow the lovely walking paths around Långholmen or rent a kayak and explore the surrounding areas.

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Långholmsmuren 21, Södermalm

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Subway: Hornstull + 1,100 meters walk

Flatenbadet

Flatenbadet – Photo: © Holger Ellgaard/Wikimedia Commons

A bus ride south takes you to Stockholm’s largest open-air bathing place, located in Skarpnäck. The lake Flatensjön is one of the cleanest in Stockholm and you can impress with your skills from the diving tower, dip your toes from the jetty, and sunbathe on the beach. Flatenbadet is very family-friendly with playing opportunities in the form of a climbing frame, miniature golf and boules. Stroll around the lake and experience the untouched Swedish nature. Flatenbadet is adapted for the disabled, has toilets and you’re allowed to grill.

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Badplats Stora Flaten, Skarpnäck

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Bus: No. 811, 816 and 401

Brunnsvikens strandbad

On northern Djurgården, next to Brunnsviken, you’ll find Brunnsvikens strandbad. Here you’re bathing from floating jetties and bathing rafts, or use the handrail to get into the water. Choose whether you want to sunbathe on rocks, the beach in the grass. There is a toilet next to the bathing place.

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Frescati hagväg 18, Norra Djurgården

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Subway: Universitet + 800 meters walk

Fågelöudde

Fågelöudde offers a wonderful beach experience for the whole family

Fågelöudde on Lidingö is a local favorite – a big, family-friendly beach that’s perfect for spending the whole day by the water. There’s a long sandy shore, a big dock, and a diving tower that’s a hit with both kids and grown-ups looking to cool off in the Baltic Sea.

If the kids get antsy, there’s a playground nearby with swings and climbing frames. And if you’re feeling hungry you can grab something from the little café or fire up the on-site grills and have your own beach barbecue. The beach has toilets, plenty of space to set up your blanket, and it’s easy to reach – whether you’re driving (there’s a big parking lot), biking, or taking the bus from Ropsten.

In short: Fågelöudde is a relaxed, no-fuss beach with all the ingredients for a proper summer day.

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Lejonvägen 15, Lidingö

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Bus: No. 204 and 211

Lilla Essingebadet

On the island Lilla Essingen, south of Kungsholmen, you can go for a swim just a stone’s throw from Essingeleden. The swimming area is perfect if you think sunbathing is a waste of swimming time. Lilla Essingebadet has a jetty with a ladder, a lawn and two toilets, but neither a beach nor a shower.

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Primusgatan 18-20, Lilla Essingen

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Bus: No. 1

Fredhällsbadet

On the southwest of Kungsholmen, against Tranebergssund, you’ll find Fredhällsbadet. Here you cool down from the rocks or jetties, and enjoy the sun in the grass or on the wood deck while enjoying the great view of summer Stockholm. Since the rocks are steep, you must be able to swim – the bathing place is not the best choice for children. There are three toilets and a summer-open café in the area.

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Kungsholms strandstig 602, Kungsholmen

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Subway: Kristineberg + 650 meters walk

Eriksdalsbadet

For those who want to swim outdoors, but not necessarily in nature, there’s always Eriksdalsbadet on Södermalm. Pay entry and enjoy four outdoor swimming pools, nice lawn areas and a sauna. In the area you can also play beach volleyball and barbecue.

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Hammarby Slussväg 20, Södermalm

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Subway: Skanstull + 350 meters walk

Have a fantastic day at Stockholm’s bathing places and beaches

There you have our guide to beaches and bathing places in Stockholm. Bring your family or friends and have a great day of swimming and playing in the summer heat. We wish you a lovely summer!

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